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Back to School Bash: Minecraft Mania

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Families

Event Details:

Students of all ages will gather to celebrate the start of a new academic year! Families and students can catch up with friends and share stories from their summer adventures—and s...

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Students of all ages will gather to celebrate the start of a new academic year! Families and students can catch up with friends and share stories from their summer adventures—and sign up for a free library card.

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Author Talk: Hazel Hart

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Readers and aspiring authors are invited to hear from published mystery writer Hazel Hart, author of the Pierce Family Saga.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Readers and aspiring authors are invited to hear from published mystery writer Hazel Hart, author of the Pierce Family Saga.

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Find Your Funny: The Show

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join aspiring comedians for their hilarious performance at the Little Theater.

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join aspiring comedians for their hilarious performance at the Little Theater.

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Memory Café

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative activities together.

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Find Your Funny: The Show

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join aspiring comedians for their hilarious performance at the Little Theater.

Library Maintenance Days

All Day 8/21–8/22
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Library on the Go: Emporia Farmers Market

5:00pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library on the Go

Visit the Library on the Go at the Emporia Farmers Market to check out books, sign up for a library card, and explore fun activities while you shop local.

From Scratch: Classic French Toast

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking
Event Details:

Join us to sample a new recipe or learn a new technique from Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious by Maria Rodale.

Join us to sample a new recipe or learn a new technique from Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious by Maria Rodale.

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that the food provided in this program may contain common allergens such as nuts, dairy, gluten, or shellfish. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, we recommend exercising caution and inquiring about specific ingredients.

Labor Day

All Day 8/31–9/1
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Staff Development Day

All Day
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Emporia Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
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Emporia Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/28
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Emporia Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
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Emporia Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
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Emporia Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
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Emporia Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library